Discipline Notice - Paul M. Donion

License Number: 25053
Member Name: Paul M. Donion
Discipline Detail
Action: Resignation in Lieu of Discipline
Effective Date: 11/16/2020
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
8.1 - Bar Admission Matters
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Resignation Form of Paul Michael Donion (ELC 9.3(b))
Description: Paul Michael Donion (WSBA No. 25053, admitted 1995) of Tacoma, resigned in lieu of discipline, effective 11/16/2020. Donion agrees that he is aware of the alleged misconduct in disciplinary counsel’s Statement of Alleged Misconduct and rather than defend against the allegations, wishes to permanently resign from membership in the Association. The Statement of Alleged Misconduct reflects the following alleged violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 8.1 (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters), 8.4 (Misconduct).

Donion’s alleged misconduct, as stated in disciplinary counsel’s Statement of Alleged Misconduct, related to his representation of client A in a business transaction matter, to overdrafts of his trust account, and to his failure to comply with the conditions of probation related to a previous reprimand. Disciplinary Counsel’s Statement of Alleged Misconduct includes: 1) failing to cooperate in three grievance investigations; and 2) failing to provide an accounting in client A’s matter.

Marsha Matsumoto acted as disciplinary counsel. Kevin M. Bank represented Donion. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains a link to the following document: Resignation Form of Paul Michael Donion (ELC 9.3(b)).


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